Below is a collection of notices & comments from Nextdoor, etc.
https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/?post=150393141
From Wyandotte County Administrator's Office, Public Information Officer Unified Government
June 3, 2020
Woodlands Property For Sale. Las Vegas casino owner Phil Ruffin has put the former Woodlands racetrack facility up for sale.
Ruffin bought the several hundred-acre property near Leavenworth Road and I-435 five years ago with plans to reopen the horse track and add a facility with slot machines.
The Unified Government supported those efforts for the past several years, but the Kansas Legislature did not approve needed changes to the Kansas gaming law which would have made reopening the facility profitable.
Ruffin is tentatively selling the land to Scannell Properties which proposes building a one-million square foot warehouse distribution facility and office park with retail development on the corner of the former racetrack land.
Scannell Properties, based in Indianapolis, is a private real estate development firm with more than 300 development projects totaling more than 63-million square feet in 44 states and Canadian provinces.
When the sale is completed, Scannell plans to demolish the crumbling horse and dog tracks later this summer, with the new distribution center opening next year. The distribution facility is expected to create 1,000 new jobs.
70 acres between the new facility and Wyandotte County Lake will be reserved for green space and public walking trails.
The project plans are being reviewed by the Unified Government, State of Kansas, and Army Corps of Engineers. Advancement of the proposed plans will require a local public hearing and approval action by the Unified Government.
http://wyandottedaily.com/corps-of-engineers-kdhe-taking-public-comments-on-woodlands-project/
Here’s how you get a copy of the notice and who you direct those comments to:

Brian Donahue [email protected] (816) 389-3703 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City Regulatory Office 635 Federal Building 601 East 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64106

It asks to reference permit application No. NWK-2020-348 in all comments and/or inquiries relating to this project.
Public Notice is just to fill the 2.34 acres of emergent wetland within the project area (to prep for the construction of a 1+ million square foot commercial warehouse facility, etc), not for the whole project.
Either way, I'm not sure we should fill the wetlands before we've had our voices heard about the overall project, so I'll still be requesting a public hearing.
https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p16021coll7/id/14409
to get approval for the water quality certification to move forward with the project. Petitioning against it may not mean they abandon the project but I think it’s worth it to have a public hearing. At the very least the citizens of the county should have a voice in what goes there if it threatens water quality and water run off.
To request one, we must write to Brian and outline our specific concerns regarding filling the 2.34 acres of emergent wetland within the project area. While they do take into account public interest, their focus (as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) is to determine the environmental impacts of filling the wetlands.
They will grant a public hearing if they think they can learn new things about the environmental impact from the community.
In typical WYCO fashion there is no effort to openly inform the citizens. This has obviously been in action for a long time and we're finding out 2 weeks before the meeting and that info wasn't disclosed in yesterday's public information release it had to be tracked down by a private concerned citizen. Pathetic way to do things but if you're doing things not in the best interest of the people then not informing us untill after is the way WYCO does it.
Bennett Lake feeds Bennett Creek that flows past the old Ranger Station and into the Wyco Lake. Will this dry up the creek? Lots of folks fish in the creek.
Remember they've been wanting to build at the lake and you watch they will sneak it in. 30 years ago "Friends of the Lake" was formed to fight the county who tried to sneak in commercial development. It was almost needed to be reformed last year when the UG began opening plats up for sale. Now, it seems the time has come.
From what I understand they have already plotted the lots out at the lake. My neighbors got the letter letting them know.. it is already happening.. forsale signs will be popping up shortly.
A warehouse and trucking operation in the middle of residential and the lake.
WYCO has a warehouse district. It's called Fairfax -- With lots of empty places to use.
We need more green space. Too many office buildings are vacant, taking up to much space everywhere.. just sitting there empty. I'm sure this will all become another burden to the taxpayers of WYCO.
Run-off from the Legends already negatively affects properties in Edwardsville.
The creeks in Edwardsville have widened and deepened because of the extra run-off. Homes have been affected and businesses have closed on 98th street.
It is currently under contract for 20 million dollars. On the bright side, at least something is happening. The bad side, it’s a trucking warehouse. As a realtor, I worry about the the home values in the area. Nothing is finalized and it could all fall through. Nothing is signed right now. Me suggestion to homeowners is try to sell your house now while the market is hot. The surrounding neighborhoods will take a hit if a trucking warehouse goes in, in my opinion.
WYCO does not need any more failures ie Schlitterbahn which was not even 1/10th the development promised, T-bones stadium mismanaged and allowed to fall into debt and bankruptcy, Land of Oz - That was a big scam Bpu big shots pulled over on us while they made money.
Private pockets get lined every time something is proposed or built. Anyone who believes that our elected officials are doing anything to benefit the people needs to start researching every negative fact based article ever written starting soon after they refused GM from building. Elected representatives need to spend their time serving the people and not naming streets and community centers after themselves.
businesses at Legends didn't have to pay taxes for a couple years. That's why new places move in to Legends and couple years later move out when they have to start paying taxes
Even though elsewhere more commercial real estate lowers residential real estate taxes, doesn't work that way in Wyco the property taxes keep going up. The only ones who benefit are the businesses/companies that get all kinds of financial rewards and decades-long tax breaks to come here and then leave when they have gotten all they can get and of course the "good old boys" who make it happen. Meanwhile our taxes go up every year.
Put something there as long as there isn't any type of incentives given. It's getting ridiculous giving a bunch of money to companies to get them to develop here or anywhere for that matter.
The property cannot be fixed up for gaming as the state wanted more profit than what the facility needed to keep it running, and they refused to open it up fairly to gaming like other facilities in the state were allowed. It was a shame when Woodlands closed but it is much worse driving by property and seeing the decay it had become. A 1,000 jobs would help our community by bringing in tax money.
However, I do not have confidence on follow through with agreements with UGWYCO. Remember Schlitterbahn? Was supposed to use local people to build and operate. Our Laborers had to strike and still UGWYCO allowed construction to proceed, delivering nothing like what was promised.

CreateYoureReality NFL Analysis and Picks Week 16 (Sunday Games)

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Saturday Recap
Singles: 1-3 (-2.1u) Little rough here, HOU took a lead with defense so there offense wasnt needed much. Gurly had 15 carrys and 2 TDs, but only mustered 50 yards. Perriman went offffff.
Parlay: 1-1 (+3.6u) That was decent. Was nice to free roll a win after the Pats game, would have been nicer if the Rams could play defense on third and long when you know Jimmy G is looking only deep over the middle....twice in the same drive lol
BBDLS: 0-1 (-0.7u) Rough, felt pretty confident about this one if the Rams covered. Still have one live though! :D
SBBDLS: 0-1 (-0.5u) Man, I picked everything right on the card today, got HOU under, Rams +6, but both my HOU -3 and NE -7 were pushes, and in this contest a push is a loss. I might try again Today.
Teasers: 1-0 (+1u) Hit the one posted and I put a big one in at the Ocean. It is still live. I will post it at the bottom in the teaser section.

Sunday Games

New Orleans at Tennessee (+2.5): Both teams come into this game looking for a win. NO has clinched their division, but is still looking for a number one seed in the playoffs. TEN is looking for the upset here to set up a huge rematch vs the Texans in W17. My algo actually has this pretty close to a PK with TEN favored after hfa is added. It will be very interesting to see how TEN handles the pressure of playing to stay alive in the playoffs. One huge note is the Saints average 420 total ypg at home but only 311 on the road. Brees is always a little more comfortable in his dome and there is predicted rain on Sunday in TEN. I'd say the worse the weather is, the more I lean TEN and the under.

NY Giants at Washington (-2): A divisional match up here with no playoff implications but some draft order implications. NY is fresh off a Manning led home win vs. the Dolphins. Washington is 3-1 ATS in their last 4 and was on track to be 4-0 except some last second weirdness lead to philly covering. Upon writing this, it looks like Jones is going to be back at QB for NY. Unfortunately for the Giants, he has been very fumble prone this year and the WAS pass rush is quietly tied for 7th in sacks this season. If there is a spot for NY to attack, it would be the slot as that is WAS's biggest leak defensively. If Jones returns, I will be looking in the direction of Tate who has been quiet since Jones sat. With two bad teams not playing for the post season, anything is possible, but currently the algo is leaning WAS.

Pittsburgh at NY Jets (+3): Everyone is talking about a revenge game for Bell. I see it as the opposite. A revenge game for the Steelers to show Bell this game is a team effort. Honestly this is one of the tougher picks for me. The algo has PIT -1. What makes these games that involve the bottom 10 teams in the league difficult to cap is you just don't know if they want to win. Every win hurts their draft stock for next season so yea, a win is nice, but it doesn't benefit the team except a day of feel good. Obviously I want to side with a Steeler defense that has been keeping them in the playoff hunt allowing 21 points or less in each of the last six games. ...But who knows if duck is going to flop or fly like an Eagle.... With such a low total, there's no props except defensive that I would look at. As for a side, I will probably fade this game.

Cincinnati at Miami (+1): This game features another two teams high up in the draft order. It opened as MIA -3 but has quickly moved to the other side and sits at CIN -1. My algo leans Cincy just based on the fact that their defense is slightly better and offensively they just have more options. ALL CIN WRs and RBs have a favorable match up here but I would say Mixon is the safest option as taking the RB takes the risk of Dalton not being able to get it to his receivers. As for MIA, they only player I have been looking at for them is DeVante Parker.

Carolina at Indianapolis (-6.5): Both teams are coming off losses and neither team has a chance to make the playoffs. Carolina will be starting a new QB. How can you cap that? This is a prime game to either ride the ml of the dog or the points on the favorite. TY Hilton came back last week against the Saints but found no room to make anything happen. This week he draws a very weak Carolina secondary. Also, Mack has been quiet for the last few games but also has a very good match up in this game. CMC is only like 120 Rec yards away from having a 1k and 1k season. With a new starting QB and only 2 games to hit the record and not much else for the "team" to play for...I will be looking for CMC to do some work.

Baltimore at Cleveland (+10): This game opened at 7 and has since moved up to 10. Cleveland is out of the playoffs and essentially playing for pride. Baltimore has clinched their division, a playoff spot, and now plays for the number one seed in the post season. Baltimore hasn't lost since the played CLE in week 4. Wouldn't it be crazy if Baltimore had this crazy good season but somehow got swept by CLE in the regular season? It would almost validate all of CLE's struggles this season. It probably won't happen with as bad as CLE has been vs. the run, especially since losing Myles Garret but it's an interesting thought.

Jacksonville at Atlanta (-7): This is another one of those anything can happen games. Last week the Falcon's showed life by upsetting the 49ers. They have been much better defensively since their bye week and it show going 4-2. Jacksonville flamed out of the playoffs after putting Foles back into the lineup, but as soon as they benched him for the Mustache, they won again. However, in non conference games since 2015 ATL is 5-23 ATS. and vs. the AFC since 2017....0-11 ATS. So as hard as it may be, I am going to once again ride with the Stache and his number one target, Chark.

Detroit at Denver (-6.5): Both of these teams coming off brutal losses. DET was crushed at home by Winston and it looks like they have resigned to trying to get the best draft pick. DEN was crushed in a snow game in KC but haven't given up, upsetting HOU the week before. The only negative I see for DEN players is the timing of the game. They have been on the road for the last 4 games and now come home to play on Christmas week. Hopefully they can handle business because they have the wonderful opportunity to go up against a DET secondary that hasn't won a game since October.

Oakland at LA Chargers (-6.5): Both 4pm games feature losing teams coming off disappointing losses. OAK lost their final home game in OAK ever to the Mustache led Jags and the Chargers lost their last game in a home blowout loss to MIN. Neither team has playoff hopes and a win only hurts their draft stock. The algo is favoring the Chargers as both teams have an offense with potential, but the LAC have clear advantage on the defensive side of the ball. However, as neither teams could use a win as much as a loss, this is another low confidence lean, not a smash.

Dallas at Philadelphia (+1.5): DUN DUN DUNNNNN. The playoffs are here! These two teams face off in what is essentially a game for the NFC East division title, and a trip to the playoffs. Both teams are coming off wins. DAL dismantled the Rams last week in an impressive showing, while PHL struggled against WAS but pulled it out in the end. Philly has one of the better run defenses in the league, but Zeek just seems to crush the Eagles, "Elliott has never lost to the Eagles; he’s 5-0. Since 2016, the Eagles are 2-5 against Dallas and their only two wins have come without Elliott in the lineup. In five career games against the Eagles, Elliott has 815 yards from scrimmage (163 per game) and three touchdowns " Should be interesting to see which continues. The Eagles good run game? Or Zeke's Eagle Dominance?

Arizona at Seattle (-9.5): Last of the mid day games. A divisional match up that means nothing for AZ but one that SEA would love to book in the W column as they are still fighting for playoff seeding. Last time these two teams played SEA had an EZ W, But, that was one of the only games that SEA has played that didnt end within 1 score. It's already 1130 today so I don't have time to do the in depth analysis for every game today, but the algo is leaning on AZ and a high scoring game here. If I have time today I will update this analysis with which props I am taking, currently none because I want to get the early picks posted but tune back in later in the day to see if this gets update with props for this game.

Kansas City at Chicago (+6.5): Chicago is out of the playoffs with that loss to GB last week. KC is starting to get hot at the right time. Chi is 2-0 ATS as a home dog this year, but I cant step in front of the KC train. Their team stock went way down after the losses and PM injury and everyone forgot about them. Now it seems PM is back to his last season form with almost full hand strength. Along with his progression, the KC defense has really stepped up in the last few weeks. Right now with the number under +7, the algo is leaning with the favorite.

Singles 123-128-3 (+18.8u)

Tajae Sharpe 21.5 Rec Yards Over (1.1u to win 1u)
Dion Lewis 21.5 Rec Yards Over (2.3u to win 2u)
Dion Lewis to score 2+ TDs (0.5u to win 2.75u)
Golden Tate 45.5 Rec Yards Over (0.55u to win 0.5u)
McLaurin 57.5 Rec Yards Over (0.65u to win 0.5u)
Steve Sims 35.5 Rec Yards Over (0.55u to win 0.5u)
Steve Sims 3.5 Rec Over (2u to win 2.5u)
WAS ml (1u to win 1.05u)
CIN -1 (1.1u to win 1u)
Mixon Rush Yards 83.5 Over (2.6u to win 2u)
Mixon Receptions 2.5 Over (1u to win 1.08u)
Devante Parker Rec Yards 68.5 Over (1.2u to win 1u)
Devante Parker Rec 4.5 Over (1u to win 1.12u)
CMC Rec Yards 55.5 Over (1.1u to win 1u)
JAX +7.5 (1.1u to win 1u)
DEN -6.5 (1.1u to win 1u)
LAC -6.5 (1.1u to win 1u)
DAL -1.5 (1.1u to win 1u)
Zeke 75+ Rush Yards (2.1u to win 2u)
KC -6.5 (1.1u to win 1u)

Parlays: 8-14 (+81.66u)

Big Boy Daddy Long Shot 0-17 (-17.78u)

VAN Canucks ml (12/19), NE ml, HOU ml, TEN ml, CIN ml, WAS ml, DAL ml, SEA ml, DEN ml, LAC ml, KC ml, MIN ml (1.2u to win 340.79u)

Super Big Boy Daddy Long Shot: 0-14 (-7u)

Putting one in at Ocean Casino on Sunday morning.

Teasers: 7-22 (-36.1u)

NE +3.5, HOU +6.5, DEN +2.5, LAC +3.5, ATL O38.5, TEN +13.5, WAS +7.5, CIN +10.5, CIN O39.5, IND +3.5, DAL +6.5, SEA +0.5, SEA O43.5, KC +5.5, MIN +5.5 (3u to win 90u)

I will update more bets and analysis for the later games as the day goes on. I just want to put these picks out with now with enough time for everyone to read them.

Thanks for reading. Good luck to all! :D

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2015 Offseason Review Series: Day 2 (Cleveland Browns)

Cleveland Browns

Division: AFC North

Intro

I don't think I need to pontificate too long one where the Cleveland Browns stand coming out of 2014. The Browns hit a promising 7-4 record after week 12, in spite of key injuries to Alex Mack and Jordan Cameron, with Josh Gordon suspended, and well-hyped rookie QB Johnny Manziel sitting on the bench. Most seasons, this would be considered a success of the new coaching staff and front office, and a sign that maybe the team was heading in the right direction for the first time in the Jimmy Haslam era, but things ended in a complete trainwreck by most accords: hometown hero QB Brian Hoyer wasn't playing up to snuff and would be benched for Manziel, who actually played worse. The lack of depth and internal drama within the coaching staff and front office became the headlines, and to make matters worse, Manziel would manage to find himself injured only 7 quarters into his football career during the Week 16 encounter against the Panthers.
Cleveland slammed the brakes hard and ended with a 7-9 record, with more questions than answers about the state of the team and the front office than ever. Hell, for most of this offseason, people have genuinely been wondering if Cleveland wasn't going to go out of its way to draft a replacement QB for Johnny Manziel, who barely played 2 games. If that doesn't tell you all you need to know how rough this season ended…
Having lived through awful regime after awful regime in the ownership (Randy "Aston Villa Enthusiast" Lerner), front office (Phil "How Much Can We Trade To Dallas" Savage, Carmen "Can't Wait to Go Back to Cali" Policy, and Mike "Worst Draft Gambler Of All Time" Holmgren), and the coaching staff (Butch "Arrogant Fuck" Davis, Romeo "Carl Winslow" Crennel, Eric "Mangina" Mangini, and Pat "Incompetent Shitbrick" Shurmur), all I'm hoping to get coming out of this offseason is a sign that things are on the right path for the first time in a while, and they may just be.

Coaching Changes

January 8, 2015: Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan leaves the Cleveland Browns after disagreements with the front office.
January 9, 2015: QB’s coach Dowell Loggains is fired.
January 15, 2015: WR’s coach Mike McDaniel leaves the Browns in a mutual end.
January 21, 2015: The Browns hire John DeFilippo as the new Offensive Coordinator from Oakland.
January 28, 2015: The Browns hire Joker Phillips as the new WR coach, his first stint coaching in the NFL.
January 31, 2015: The Browns hire Kevin O’Connell as the new QB coach, his first stint coaching in the NFL

So the Browns had a busy January. >_>
The issues with Kyle Shanahan and the Cleveland Browns became so prevalent near the end of his run that they nearly eclipsed the Manziel discussion (at least locally) during the 5-game losing streak to end the 2014 campaign. He clearly didn’t see what the front office saw in Johnny Manziel and there was a lack in synergy between him, Mike Pettine, and the decision makers. It was also clear that Dowell Loggains might have been a contributor to the problems, stemming all the way back to draft night rumors that he’d been texting Johnny Manziel about “wrecking this league”. The move was inevitable, but all things considered, the Browns went from young offensive minds to more young offensive minds in their replacements.
While losing Shanahan’s “prodigal” offensive coaching ability hurt, gaining John DeFilippo, who had been instrumental in working with a young Mark Sanchez in his best season and seemed to have a positive early influence on Derek Carr, certainly softened the blow. DeFilippo fits with what Pettine wants in hard-nosed guys, and hopefully will be a catalyst towards some change on and off the field with this group. Adding Joker Phillips, who is seemingly eternally better suited as a coordinator, and Kevin O’Connell, who seems to be exclusively working to find young talent a QB, might have a set-up in Cleveland made for beyond 2016. It's not a sexy group of coaches, but they will be capable; inexperienced nevertheless, but still capable.

Free Agency

Coming off a mass coaching exodus on the offensive side of the ball, it's no surprise a lot of change in on-field personnel was coming this offseason as well:

Players Lost

Player	Position	New team
Brian Hoyer	QB	Texans
Jim Leonard	SS	Retired
Miles Austin	WR	Eagles
Jordan Cameron	TE	Dolphins
Ahtyba Rubin	DL	Seahawks
Jabaal Sheard	OLB	Patriots
Buster Skrine	CB	Jets
Paul McQuistan	OL	Released
Spencer Lanning	P	Buccaneers
Nick McDonald	OL	Released
Christian Yount	LS	Released

Major Losses: Brian Hoyer, Jordan Cameron, Ahtyba Rubin, Jabaal Sheard, Buster Skrine
When you’re losing 5 freaking starters from 2014, it’s never a good thing.
Brian Hoyer may have completely fallen apart in the second half of last season, but it’s become more and more difficult to determine where it was lost; was it coaching? Did Hoyer just go cold or was he never that good to begin with? Were we in love with the idea of him more than what he really was; a hometown boy who was peaking too quickly? Any way you dice it, after a dismal finish, Hoyer left, hopeful for greener pastures in Houston. When Hoyer had a healthy offensive line and was on point, he wasn't setting the world on fire, but looked capable enough to work as a system QB. Maybe he'll never go on to be more than a backup in the longer term, but with what limited time he had, Brian Hoyer, in spite of a 19-19 TD/INT line, was 10-6 as a starter, which by most counts is a playoff team. I don't think anyone wishes him ill, we just wish he'd been more 2013 Brian Hoyer.
He would be followed out after a, frankly, confusing free agency mess over Pro Bowl TE Jordan Cameron, which involved Charles Clay ending up in Buffalo and Cameron turning around after an offer from Cleveland and signing with Miami the same day. I heard this entirely play out on the radio as our hosts seemed to have less of a clue than I did as to what was going on. Any way you dice it, Cameron's venture out to free agency was not a graceful exit, but Cameron was an excellent athletic target when he was healthy. He removes a big piece from the passing game and if Miami can tap into him and keep him on the field, he can be a top-tier TE.
On the other side of the ball, some would argue that Ahtyba Rubin became disposable after a somewhat pedestrian 2014, only logging 28 tackles on what was considered a significantly poor defensive line, but Rubin was a leader on defense since 2008.
The same could be said about Jabaal Sheard, who slipped a bit in production last year but was locked into an odd spot between Krueger and Mingo in the pass rush, is only 26 years old, and still has potential for success in New England; and the fact that he was rather active with the Cleveland fan base only makes it a tougher.
Buster Skrine at any given time was the most beloved and most reviled CB in Cleveland Browns history, but he earned his keep in 2014 with a strong campaign in spite of young challengers at CB behind him.
Minor losses: Jim Leonard, Spencer Lanning
More than anything, Jim Leonard was a good dude, who was an impactful player on special teams, with a wealth of knowledge for younger players. But retirement comes to all. There are still some great veterans on this squad, but at the end of the day, solid support from well vested veterans does matter.
I'll miss you forever, Spencer Lanning.

Players Added

Player	Position	Old team
Josh McCown	QB	Buccaneers
Brian Hartline	WR	Dolphins
Dwayne Bowe	WR	Chiefs
Tramon Williams	CB	Packers
Randy Starks	DL	Dolphins
Rob Housler	TE	Cardinals
Thad Lewis	QB	Texans, Bills, Browns, fuck, maybe Argonauts?
Andy Lee	P	Niners (Trade)

Major Additons: Tramon Williams, Randy Starks, Brian Hartline, Dwayne Bowe
The Browns were sitting on a ton of draft picks and still had a lot of talent (when that talent decided to play...looking at you Justin Gilbert) from last year's draft. They needed to get younger while providing leadership on defense, and that's what two of these signings did. The other two were simply pick-ups that were by utter necessity. But there was still cap space to be shed by the Browns, and although they approached FA lightly (so as to accumulate compensatory picks in 2016)
Tramon Williams got himself $21 million because if you're a CB, Mike Pettine wants you on his team. I believe we currently have brought 94 CB's to camp this year. But beyond Pettine's depth-in-the-secondary fetish, Williams is a solid cover-man who can help alongside Joe Haden to add veteran leadership to the motley crue of CB's. Yes, he's 32, and he did get a bit big of a pay-day, but at this point, if you want Pierre Desir, Justin Gilbert, and Ka'Waun Williams to reach their potential (that's not even counting the other 2 freaking CB's we drafted), you need more than Haden to get them there with Skrine departing.
In the same vein, Randy Starks. Starks isn't going to set the world on fire on that defensive line, but he will likely not be asked to be the anchor with some other additions this offseason in the draft, and can provide guidance to the young players on a defensive line that was frankly...well, shit, and has been shit for any number of reasons for several years. Be it the health of the team or the lack of talent, stopping the run was a key point from this offseason, and the Browns actually took action to fix it.
Rounding out the big pieces on the FA class, your 2011 fantasy WRs! Neither Dwayne Bowe nor Brian Hartline has been anything more than above-average in their long-term careers, and there's any number of things you could blame that on; poor QB's, poor coaching staffs and offensive schemes, or their own limited ability as WR’s, but both bring one thing Cleveland lacks; veteran targets. With the departure of Miles Austin and...well, something else we'll get to shortly, the Browns have no weapons for whoever ends up throwing the damn ball aside from slot guys like Andrew Hawkins and Taylor Gabriel. Even if the Browns get very little in the long term from either guy, they are going to be the Browns' receiving corps in 2015; and both have plenty to prove.
Minor Additions: Josh McCown, Rob Housler, Andy Lee
Let's be clear: the signing of Josh "It's Josh Fucking McCown, Do We Even Need a Nickname?" McCown was not because the Browns thought he was some incredible QB who could be the answer. He's 34, he's coming off an awful season, and I think we all know the McCown "career backup" legacy he and his brother Luke have created. Honestly, McCown is here to be a quiet backup. Although he may be called on to start a bit this season, he's not here to be the long-term QB. The Browns fielded him a bit extra money because of the cap room, but he's here as a very, very short bridge to either seeing what we have in Johnny Manziel or "Cardared Hackookiel" next year. And that's fine. I'm not a huge fan of it on the whole, but in that sense, it at least is rooted in some reason.
Another injury-bugged TE in Rob Housler, Housler at least offers some hope of finding a target at the position for a team that lacks it. And he's only 27; he's still got a little time to get it right.
The trade to the 49ers was an odd one (mainly because if I wanted a special teams player from San Francisco, it would be PHIL WE MISS YOU) but Andy Lee is a damn good punter who will do one thing; facilitate the defense. If the offense is struggling as it seems they may, Lee should be able to pin the opposing team deep in their own territory to allow the defense to try and make them make mistakes.

Draft

...wait, there was supposed to be an angry rant here. Where'd I put that?
....no. No fucking way. The Browns didn't completely muck up this draft?

Player	Round, Pick	Analysis
Danny Shelton, DT, Washington	1.12	The main commitment from the Browns this year was to fix the run D, and Feast Mode is here to do just that. Shelton is a big, BIG boy at 339lbs, and although most expect him to be a 2-down player, he's an animated, deceptively quick anchor NT who happened to do his workouts for the draft in a fucking lava lava. He then won the hearts of America when he attempted to hit Goodell with the belly-to-belly suplex. We already love this dude, his story is incredible, and I hope he becomes a fixture on the defensive line for years, maybe even as a 3-down player if his weight keeps in check. It's high time we got the D-Line right in the long term.
Cameron Erving, OL, Florida State	1.19	In the bar I was sitting in watching on draft night, almost everyone walked out when the Browns passed on Breshad Perriman. Perriman may turn out to be a fantastic WR, but this pick was honestly way smarter than Farmer's gotten credit for: One, it provides a safety net for if Alex Mack opts to leave Cleveland after this offseason, as Erving was a more than capable C at FSU. Two, it pushes Mitchell Schwartz and John "Get Pushed Back Seven Yards Every Play" Greco into competition on the right side of the line. If you aren't elite, shoring up the lines is never a bad idea, and this was an investment with not just 2015 but 2016 and beyond in mind. That's something you don't see in Cleveland often.
Nate Orchard, OLB, Utah	2.19	A theme of this draft was "Let's pass on Jaelen Strong and make JohnnyFire angry", but we made up for that getting a guy who was just an awesome fit. Orchard may have been a bit of a "one-year sensation", but he also fits exactly the character and play style that Pettine is looking for in the pass rush and will quickly make up for the loss of Jabaal Sheard, as well as pushing Mingo and Kruger to keep up. This seemed so obvious even dumb me was able to predict it on the /Browns contest this year.
Duke Johnson, RB, Miami	3.13	At this point in the draft I'd accepted the Browns were just not going to take a WR, especially since now all of the ones with any hype (aside from Sammie Coates) were well off the board. That said, Duke Johnson possess speed that Terrance "Instagram Failure" West lacks and escapability that Isaiah "Lunchables Enthusiast" Crowell lacks, and he can catch passes. Yes, the Browns maybe didn't need Duke Johnson, but who cares; if there's a special player available as the BPA, you get him, and if Johnson lives up to his potential, he could be a huge get for the Browns.
Xavier Cooper, DL, Washington State	3.32	Much was made post-draft of how heavily the Browns scouted the Pac-12, and this is true when they garnered (to some) the best two D-Line prospects in the conference. Cooper actually fits a bit more of the mold of Randy Starks, and although he is a raw talent, he'll have a great mentor and get time to develop. To sneak up and grab a second highly-touted piece to stop the run and improve the Front 7 was incredibly solid of this FO.
Ibraheim Campbell, SS, Northwestern	4.16	Oh hey, the guy I always grabbed using the First-Pick simulator to bump up my final score in the 4th round! Truth is that Donte Whitner isn't going to be around forever, and Campbell was a strong S prospect (albeit in a weak class) that could learn well from the veteran, and will contribute heavily on special teams with the loss of Jim Leonard.
Vince Mayle, WR, Washington State	4.24	Okay, Farmer, let's talk a moment. I love what you did with this draft. I really do. But this is the first WR you opt to take? Yeah, Mayle has prototypical size, and yeah, he could certainly be molded into a solid weapon due to his raw athleticism. But in order to get to this point, you left on the board Devante Parker, Breshad Perriman, Phillip Dorsett, Devin Smith, Dorial Green Beckham, Devin Funchess, Tyler Lockett, Jaelen Strong, Chris Conley, Sammie Coates, Ty Montgomery, Jamison Crowder and Justin Hardy. Many of those guys I honestly didn't even want, but this pick sadly reeked of just being too-little-too-late. But I'm gonna root for Super Smash Bros. Mayle and hope he develops quickly.
Charles Gaines, CB, Louisville	6.13	Mike Pettine has a fetish for CB’s, we know this. Gaines lacks a lot in size, and that's the main thing that kept him from getting over the hump, but working in the slot and using his speed, he could be beyond just a depth or special teams guy when called upon. An okay depth move all things considered.
Malcolm Johnson, TE/HB, Mississippi State	6.19	With the Browns going run-first in 2015, you need to get someone who can work better as a FB than...god, I can't even make a joke here because I can't remember the name of a Browns FB to save my life. Johnson will probably end up being asked to be an H-Back TE who could slot in at FB and help open lanes, or push forward.
Randall Tefler, TE, USC	6.22	Another Pac-12 find. I wasn't a huge fan on many TE's in the draft class, although I would've liked to see the Browns make an effort to get someone more dynamic. That said, Tefler is a solid blocker who will likely be used to add depth/replace Gary Barnidge or Jim "Forgot About" Dray in the blocker TE role. If nothing else, a low-risk depth move.
Hayes Pullard, ILB, USC	7.2	A very patient player who seemed to lack the killer instinct that other ILB prospects showed on the field, Pullard this late was a decent pick-up. He'll have a good mentor in Dansby and he can function well as a role-player and special teams guy.
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon	7.24	I was actually watching the pre-Kentucky Derby at a casino in Cleveland when this pick was made, and there was an audible "HOLY CRAP!" from so many people around when the pick was finalized. There will be a lot asked for Captain IEO (He needs to moonwalk for his touchdown pick-6 return celebrations while "Another Part of Me" plays, real talk.) to get back to full strength in 2016, but if Ifo manages to get back to there and meets his expectations, this secondary could be fucking insane. Haden, Williams, a ton of young talent, and a guy who would've been a first round pick if he'd come out one year earlier. There was no risk in this; this late in the draft, see if you can't find your next Richard Sherman.

The main thing we didn't touch in this draft was WR, and yes, that list from earlier is true. I would've liked to see us add a pure WR1 here, but the commitment was clearly to round out this defense, which is exactly what the FO did. It was almost refreshing; a draft that wasn't going for splash players, but was made as honest-to-god building blocks for 4-5 years down the line. Using foresight in a Cleveland Browns draft, who'd have thought that was fucking possible?
Note: I also did a defending the draft piece which sums up most of what I said. Check out the whole series over at /NFL_Draft.

Other Offseason News That Affected The Team

...okay, fuck.

Johnny Rehab: Johnny Manziel basically hit the wall, and hit it hard, starting with a party on the Friday night before the season ending game in Baltimore, which resulted in a ton of drama and punishments for multiple members of the team. After every hot take that could ever be made about Manziel's ability to succeed and his potential dependency on the party life, Manziel finally checked into rehab on February 4th. I'm not sure where Manziel goes from this, honestly. Since his check out from rehab, he did have what seemed like a majonon-incident at a golf course, but he also left his party-enabling lavish apartment at "The 9" downtown to move to the suburbs, dropped the "Johnny Football" moniker, and by most accounts seems to be working his ass off after a first season that went absolutely off the rails. The Browns have dug themselves into a Manziel shaped hole, and 2015 is going to either tell us if Manziel can dig his own way out, both on and off the field, or just keep digging deeper until the Browns have to give up and try again in 2016. We'll see.
Text-gate-gate: Ray Farmer will be suspended for the first 4 games for sending texts down to the field discussing play calls. I'm conflicted, because it feels like Farmer is a good guy with an eye for late-round talent and UDFA's, who was jerked around in 2014 by Old Man Haslam. Was he doing Haslam’s stooge work here, or was he just passionate about righting the ship? Just...Ray, I like you for the most part. Please just stay out of trouble for 2015. I don't wanna turn over this organization yet.
Josh Gordon Suspended...Again: ..........sigh. Josh Gordon gets caught drinking on a plane after the regular season had ended during a trip to Vegas and gets tested upon landing. He didn't know he couldn't drink until the end of the entire season, and writes a passive aggressive letter about how he doesn't have a substance abuse problem and the entire team starts getting fingers pointed at, even drawing "Uncle" Phil Taylor into a response. Whether you think Gordon is an addict or not, it doesn't matter; he's been through the ringer and still doesn't fucking know better. If he's back in 2016 and can keep his moronic ass on the field, fantastic, because the Browns need him, but if not, this might be the end. Inevitably, he'll go win a Super Bowl somewhere else, we know this. But if you're trying to change the culture, you can't let this guy fuck up again, and they did. This many chances to play in the rules of the system he backed into on his own accord, it's frustrating to watch. He's got Megatron-level talent but his biggest enemy seems to be himself.
The new Browns, Same As the Old Browns: This year was Nike's rebranding for Cleveland, and things did not start well with the new logo, which was the same logo with a brighter gradient in spite of media hype and some internal push for how exciting the rebrand would be. It resulted in an insane amount of mockery early on as a result. Although the "brown was unchanged", the uniforms were not, and although the damn stripe that cuts off just before the shoulder pisses me off, they've grown on me a bit, so kudos on that much. Hopefully this is a catalyst to the culture change that front offices and fans in Cleveland have been dying for.

Projected Starting Lineup

Offense

QB: Josh McCown, followed by Johnny Manziel - Kind of hilarious that every pundit is suggesting that Josh McCown is being asked to be the long term starter for Cleveland as a 34 year old career backup, but I have a feeling that he'll be starting off the season. But at the end of the day, it's all down to Manziel to play this season. You must see what we have in this kid and take the good and the bad, because learning you have nothing is better than blindly hoping you have something. Or McCown.
RB: Duke Johnson - If you read into camp, Duke Johnson has been playing his dick off. I think that the RB1 role is going to be fluid with Crow and West, but Duke's pass-catching ability might move him into a prominent role faster than expected.
FB: Malcolm Johnson - We’ve got nobody else.
WR1: Dwayne Bowe - Bowe is the closest thing on this team to being a pure WR1 right now in the absence of veteran help or a true star, so he'll have this role.
WR2: Brian Hartline - Hartline worked well as a WR2 in Miami and he'll be called upon to be more of the same here. I expect Vince Mayle to be waiting in the wings.
Slot WR: Andrew Hawkins - After getting a...well, absurd contract in the steal from Cincinnati in 2014, Hawkins lived up to what was needed in the absence of big-bodied WR's in 2014 and should continue that trend. Taylor Gabriel and Travis Benjamin will be waiting.
TE: Rob Housler - This is honestly the biggest toss-up coming out of camp stories, because we don't know if Housler can truly make the jump this year. But I'd venture that Housler will be the top option with Barnidge getting some other opportunities and TefleDray getting blocking reps.
LT: Joe Thomas - ...duh.
LG: Joel Bittonio - ...yawn.
C: Alex Mack - ...zzz.
RG: Cameron Erving - Erving has been exponentially better as an inside lineman. I figure he will be moved between RG and RT as needed to see what sets work best with Greco and Schwartz, but I think he is ultimately an upgrade over Greco. His next best option would be to be at RT, and to move Schwartz into the RG role.
RT: Mitchell Schwartz - I believe this is his contract year, so he'll have a lot to prove either here or at RG, that he’s beyond his 5th round evaluation.

Defense

LDE: Desmond Bryant - Desmond played a tough 2014 campaign, and although Cooper will probably push him for this spot (along with Armonty Bryant), I think Desmond will have it locked down to start.
NT: Danny Shelton - Feast Mode is having a luau.
RDE: Randy Starks - Veteran presence wins out. Xavier Cooper might see some play time, but I don't see him completely lapping Starks. Expect Phil Taylor to also be in the mix here, if not at NT.
LOLB: Barkevious Mingo - Yes, a baby did eat my Mingo. Hopefully he can continue his progress into this season, because he needs to with Orchard nipping.
LILB: Karlos Dansby - A veteran leader coming off injury who should continue to be a spark in the LB corps.
RILB: Craig Robertson - I'd like to see Robertson make a stronger push this season into becoming a more well-rounded open-field defender, but he’ll do for now.
ROLB: Paul "T-1000" Kruger - THOSE EYES
CB1: Joe Haden - Haden's emergence as a leader and great talent at the CB position locks him in.
CB2: Tramon Williams - Tramon is going to have to battle to keep this all year; you've got a hungry bunch behind him in Gilbert/Williams/DesiGaines.
FS: Tashaun Gipson - Beyond the contract struggle, Gipson has been rock solid at the FS position lately and hopefully continues his progression.
SS: Donte Whitner - Twitter Troll Supreme

Special Teams

P: Andy Lee - Put 'em on the 1 yard line, Andy.
K: Not Billy Cundiff - At this point, fucking anybody. If I had to watch Billy Cundiff botch one more close distance FG I was going to lose my fucking mind.
KR: Marlon Moore - Moore's role on this team is pretty much exclusively this, but Duke Johnson and Travis Benjamin will likely challenge him. I hope Benjamin can turn back the clock and get his KR status back to the shape it once was.

Position Group Strengths and Weaknesses

Position Group	Strengths	Weaknesses
QB	Manziel is still young. McCown won't do anything too stupid.	Manziel is still a rookie. McCown won't do anything too smart.
RB	Depth. Three dynamic backs bringing something different to the table with each.	Lack of experience; two sophomores and a rookie.
WTE	Lots of guys with a lot to prove.	That proof needs to come fast: no proven talent, no proven game-changers, no proven big-bodied true WR1.
O-Line	Depth has been added, the left side is fucking impeccable, could be a top 10 line this year if all are healthy.	The weakest point (Mitchell Schwartz) will be pretty weak comparatively.
D-Line	Heavy investment in developing the Lake Erie Buffet Line with Starks, Shelton, and Cooper.	A few odd-men out in the rotation, need to get Shelton to speed quick.
LB Corps	Strong veteran presence, Mingo getting better.	But if the pass rush does improve, is it time to revamp again?
Secondary	Deep as fuck, young, two strong starters and solid nickel options.	I still wouldn't want to run sets with Haden not on the field; where does Gilbert fit?
Special Teams	We don't have Billy Cundiff anymore.	Our kicker is not Phil Dawson.

Training Camp Battles to Watch

QB - Manziel vs McCown: The obvious answer here. Will Manziel make enough progress to wrestle away the starting job from McCown before we need to go with McCown being forced into high-pressure situations? COULD CONNOR SHAW EMERGE AND DESTROY SOME WORLDS AND SHOCK EVERYONE?!
RB - Johnson vs West vs Crowell: Early line says Crowell will be the starter because he appears the most well rounded; West has a plow-forward play style that might be in better shape with the healthy offensive line; Johnson is a dynamic pass-catching back with elusiveness. I'm with the Duke, and all 3 should get touches, but who knows?
TE - Housler vs Barnidge: This is the closest thing to competition in the receiving corps we'll have due to proven talent ahead at everything else. I think Housler locks it down but both should find playing time.
RT/RG - Greco vs Schwartz vs Erving: How this eventually plays out should be interesting to watch; it's going to come down to whatever two make the most sense opening up on the line. For me, it's Erving at RG and Schwartz at RT, but it all depends.
DE - Bryant vs Starks vs Cooper vs Taylor vs A. Bryant: With Armonty Bryant and Uncle Phil healthy, there could be serious competition for the ends this year; Cooper and Taylor have to fit somewhere, and Armonty played his ass off in limited time in 2014.
CB2 - Tramon Williams vs The field: Can Justin Gilbert step up and take away the CB2 role from the veteran? Can a Ka'Waun Williams jump into the lead role, or even Pierre Desir? Is Charles Gaines capable enough to tap into finesse and take the spot?

Let's Talk Schemes, With JohnnyFire, Who Doesn't Know How Schemes Work For Shit

This was an optional point of the review, but hey, lemme attempt to work it out.
Offensive scheme: In case it wasn't obvious, with the offensive line shoring and the addition of another talented RB, the Browns are going to be working a run-first offense. Everything will be going through the ground game, meaning the interior of the line will be called on to open up big run lanes early. It also means that we're not going to be gunslinging, least of all with McCown in there. The short passing game and smart out-routes will likely be the staples for this offense until we get another weapon in 2016, so I expect Hawkins (and Johnson as an option) to get tons of looks. Long term, it’s also key that we play into what strengths Manziel actually exhibits, and not try to fit a square peg into a round hole here; Manziel's legs and deep-ball awareness can still be tapped into if asked. It's going to be a bit of a mish-mash ground-and-pound short-game offense in 2015, unless Manziel's skill set has expanded far beyond what we think.
Defensive scheme: Jim O'Neill's D shouldn't be changing up too much, only becoming expanded on with more playmakers. O'Neill suggested that although the Browns are currently running a 3-4, the talent they have could open up some 4-3 sets (likely meaning we would see a front 4 of Bryant/TayloShelton/Starks or Cooper, with a 3-rush LB of KrugeDansby/Mingo. That's very intriguing.) I wish I could go more technical into this, but quite honestly, it's not my forte; I just know that Pettine and O'Neill wanted a strong all-around D, and although we need to see what the new additions actually do, on paper, it looks like a strong squad now and moving forward.

Schedule Predictions

The Browns have a tougher schedule than they did in 2014, and with much of the same defense and an offense in transition, they went 7-9. The offense is now in limbo while the defense got better, so...ehhhhhh? I'll aim for as reasonable as I can.
Week 1: @ New York Jets: New York's revamped D is solid, but their offense could still sink them. If the Browns can make their offense falter early, they'll have a chance, but winning week 1 on the road isn't exactly easy. Let's assume the D is up to the challenge for NYJ right off the bat and make this a close defensive effort on both fronts, with Cleveland losing a tough one. Cleveland loses 17-13 (0-1)
Week 2: vs Tennessee Titans: Here's the coming out party for this defense and the first chance to see if this offense is good enough. Tennessee's team is just flatly lacking in overall talent right now, although they do have some playmakers here. The last thing the Browns want is to get spanked by oft-mocked-to-them Mariota. I think they can pull off a motivated home opener win. Cleveland wins 20-14 (1-1)
Week 3: vs Oakland Raiders: Oakland, in my view, had a pretty solid draft, but I'm not sure they've entirely turned the corner, even with the emergence of Derek Carr. I think a strong defensive front and the strong secondary can keep him in check long enough for whoever is slinging the ball to keep it together into a solid but close win. Cleveland wins 24-21 (2-1)
Week 4: @ San Diego Chargers: Unfortunately I can't see Cleveland heading out to the West Coast and dominating a still fairly tough Chargers team. Unless they rattle Rivers hard and fast right off the bat, but that's doubtful honestly. They could keep it competitive though. Cleveland loses 28-17 (2-2)
Week 5: @ Baltimore Ravens: The Browns have not won in Baltimore since 2007, and only 3 times since 1999. That's...bad. And Baltimore is still good enough to keep that trend up I fear after an offensive reload. Cleveland loses 35-20 (2-3)
Week 6: vs Denver Broncos: You have no idea how much I'd love to spank Peyton Manning at home, and I'd imagine this will probably be closer with the Browns getting some attention against the tougher team. But I can't doubt Denver just yet; I do think the downfall for Denver may be on the horizon, but not yet. Cleveland loses 31-21 (2-4)
Week 7: @ St. Louis Rams: Another "Tough D vs so-so Offense" matchup. My hope is by now the offense will have settled in with whoever's at the helm (I'd assume Manziel by this point) and can get the big road win, even though this could be a toss up if Nick Foles and the strong D finally make this St. Louis's "next year" we've been waiting on. Ah, fuck it. Let's call it an upset. Cleveland wins 18-17. (3-4)
Week 8: vs Arizona Cardinals: I have pretty high hopes for Arizona if they stay healthy, and at the mid-point of the season, that's pretty much all it will come down to. This is the start of a tough 3-game swing for Cleveland and if Carson and the D remains upright, I think they dispatch the Browns post haste. Cleveland loses 24-13 (3-5)
Week 9: @ Cincinnati Bengals: ALERT! ALERT! Primetime Andy Dalton Game! Primetime Andy Dalton Game! We probably will actually get blown out as revenge for last season, but fuck it, I have to rip on someone other than my own team at some point in these predictions! Cleveland wins 24-21 (4-5)
Week 10: @ Pittsburgh Steelers: Fucking Steelers with their good drafting and respectable organization and history of winning and Super Bowls. And then they have a solid 2015 draft too. But hey, their RB smokes weed and got caught and got suspended everyone point and laugh, please, my self esteem needs it, HAHAHAHA--we're not winning this game are we? Cleveland loses 30-13 (4-6)
Week 11: Bye
Week 12: vs Baltimore Ravens: Monday Night Football in Cleveland, OH. Reason dictates that this will be the biggest game of Cleveland's season, and coming off the bye and a tough in-division loss to Pittsburgh, I'm going to buck the trend here and say that Cleveland pulls off the upset and wins a key game in primetime in the division, shutting down the revamped offense and Sam the Eagle. Cleveland wins 27-21 (5-6)
Week 13: vs Cincinnati Bengals: Damnit, I wanted two games with Primetime Andy Dalton. If we take the jokes aside, the Bengals are a strong squad that will be in playoff contention, and this late in the season, this will probably be a must-win for them. Cleveland loses 28-14 (5-7)
Week 14: vs San Francisco 49ers: I honestly feel bad for San Francisco at this point. They're probably not going to completely fall off, but coming into a year wish such promise, there has just been so much turnover in that organization this year it's almost mind numbing. I'd hope Cleveland can keep their heads up and take advantage of it. Cleveland wins 31-18 (6-7)
Week 15: @ Seattle Seahawks: ......fuck. Cleveland loses 35-13 (6-8)
Week 16: @ Kansas City Chiefs: Because going from the loudest stadium in the NFL to the second loudest stadium in the NFL is just a thing that happens. Cleveland loses 27-24 (6-9)
Week 17: vs Pittsburgh Steelers: There is nothing more important in any given season than logging a win against the fucking Pittsburgh Steelers. At least until we get over this mental and metaphysical hump that has held the Browns down for so damn long in their own wallowing. After two tough challenges on the road, I think the Browns can pull off one season-ending upset in spite of everything to end the season strong and accomplish two things: match last year's record without an elite QB, and hit .500 in the division. Cleveland wins 17-14 (7-9)

Verdict:

Reasonably, I'd say between 6-10 (drop either the STL or PIT game) and 8-8 (win against SD early?) is pretty solid. Our offense just plainly is not good enough right now. If Cleveland shows up for some big games or takes advantage of their strength on defense early, they might be able to break .500, but I don't see this squad hitting the playoffs in 2015. The lack of a franchise QB limits my optimism for toss ups.

Wrap-Up

I said last year that the most important thing for Cleveland in 2014 was not to make a playoff push or to win "x" amount of games; it was to facilitate a culture change, to get away from the "LOLBROWNS" and the "woe is me" that has permeated the organization since their return from expansion. Many people have tried to make that happen, but stupid moves, or regressions, or giving up too early, or just plainly getting the wrong players at the wrong time, it's all added up to misery. With that said...this is the closest I've seen this team to having a long-term plan in place to get over that hump. Yes, you have some issues on offense, but the offseason, the draft, the move to get more compensatory picks in 2016, the feeling that Pettine and Farmer are locked in, it's a good feeling.
Are the Browns going to light the world on fire in 2015? No. But they don't need to right now. Get that defense up to working speed. Keep the run game and offensive line strong. Don't panic fire Pettine or Farmer because things don't add up to a 10-6 finish. Don't start scrambling around or getting cheeky with your QB if things go crazy. I no longer see this team as rebuilding, but rather finally fucking building; investing heavily in the trenches and crafting a strong defense. There have been growing pains of this regime, but unlike in the Holmgren era, or the Policy era, or the Savage era, it doesn't feel for naught. There is something being established, and if we as fans can have some patience for a change, I think we could see the second half of this decade be very, very fun if the course stays.
...or we'll be LOLBROWNS again. Such is the cycle of Browns fans.
Special thanks to admiralkit, TheFencingCoach, skepticismissurvival, TheVetNoob, everyone over on /Browns, and Dusty Rhodes. We been through some Hard Times, bay-beh.

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pics	Colorful Woolly Bear Caterpillar OC	Caterpillar
worldnews	North Korea 'close to testing long-range missiles' - BBC News	BBC
AskReddit	I recently found out about Family Sharing for Apple Devices, what other companies have a program like this?	Apple
food	I Ate Apple crumble pie, oreoshake and dutch coffee	Apple
funny	I came into the room to my pug Tyson sitting like this 😂 I wonder what he was thinking about 🤔	Tyson
pics	I am never ordering from Pizza Hut again	Pizza Hut
explainlikeimfive	ELI5 Why is it okay to make fun of people who are from the southern United States?	United
sports	Transfer news and rumours: Chelsea want £38m Arturo Vidal, AC Milan target Deulofeu, Manchester United reject bid	United
gaming	Who Else is going into 2017 with this on your Xbox one.	Xbox
pics	Car tower! New Volkswagen cars parking... Year 2016 in pictures, CNN	Volkswagen
news	North Korea 'close to testing long-range missiles' - BBC News	BBC
explainlikeimfive	ELI5: How does Spotify and Apple Music pay artists?	Apple
tifu	TIFU by choosing Verizon as my internet service provider	Verizon
worldnews	Tight security for New Year’s Eve in Cologne, Germany - BBC News	BBC
funny	Best Apple Airpods review	Apple
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AskReddit	I do just about as much searching on Youtube as Google. Whereas one verb is called 'Googling' or just 'Google', what would you say would be a good verb for 'Youtube searching' ?	Youtube
television	Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens United States Championship Match Raw	United
AskReddit	If you got the chance to buy Apple for one dollar, but you had to destroy the company after a week, would do you do it? Why not?	Apple
videos	'Stormy Weather' FANMADE Total Drama Island/Horror Movie Trailer	Total
Showerthoughts	Even though Chanel West Coast is on ridiculousness because shes cute, I know that everyone hates her because her annoying laugh	Chanel
Music	George Michael 'wanted to die' - Fadi Fawaz' Twitter reports that he was suicidal	Twitter
Showerthoughts	Since Google owns Android, Google is the world's largest Clock manufacturer.	Google
gaming	Real Traffic Mount Akina. Porsche 911 R. Assetto Corsa	Porsche
explainlikeimfive	ELI5: How do Google and GIS products know the elevation of a certain point?	Google
worldnews	Protests as McDonald's opens in Vatican	McDonald's
DIY	Made a Hanging Succulent Shell for my SO's Birthday	Shell
AskReddit	How do you download all your videos on Youtube in one go?	Youtube
worldnews	'Terrorists' freed in Bahrain prison raid - BBC News	BBC
news	'Terrorists' freed in Bahrain prison raid - BBC News	BBC
news	Chelsea's Diego Costa the Latest Chinese Super League Target With Club Set to Offer £80m	Target
WritingPrompts	EU Instead of a humanoid Clark Kent is an eldritch abomination. However, Ma and Pa Kent still raised him to be a polite young man.	Kent
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todayilearned	TIL Nike commissioned LCD Soundsystem to make an album for jogging, to reward and push at good intervals of a run. First claiming that the composition had been refined after several runs on the treadmill, LCD later admitted that this was entirely a lie on his part, and that he does not actually jog	Nike
worldnews	Istanbul nightclub attack: Gunman 'caught on camera' - BBC News	BBC
videos	Astroneer Gameplay Xbox One	Xbox
news	'Russia hacking code' found on Vermont utility computer - BBC News	BBC
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science	Neil deGrasse Tyson says it's 'very likely' the universe is a simulation	Tyson
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nottheonion	Furious mum complains to Tesco after alphabet potato shapes did not spell out son's name	Tesco
pics	Day 12 - The same picture of Morgan Freeman everyday but everyday I poorly place another freckle with Microsoft Paint	Microsoft
food	Pro/Chef The Apple pie by Cédric Grolet	Apple
worldnews	Nightclub attack: Manhunt after dozens killed in Istanbul - BBC News	BBC
food	Homemade. Apple cinnamon compote and cream cheese crepes with chicken and apple sausage.	Apple
Jokes	I recently bought Google Fiber	Google
gaming	Steam Top 100 For 2016, No Man's Sky on top 12	Sky
worldnews	Expelled Russian diplomats leave United States	United
sports	Massive zoomable image if Orange Bowl crowd	Orange
food	Found The Apple pie by Cédric Grolet	Apple
videos	I got drunk dialed by a stranger last night and let it go to my Google Voice mailbox. This is that voicemail. GVoice transcription in comments.	Google
gaming	Me and my girlfriend have completed almost every Lego game to date.	Lego
funny	"Are you guys even listening?" He said to the passed out couple in McDonald's on New Years.	McDonald's
television	Drake Bell as Drake Parker Drake & Josh #whereswalter	Bell
aww	Your Uber has arrived	Uber
AskReddit	What are some of the best highway exits in the United States?	United
gifs	Your Uber has arrived	Uber
mildlyinteresting	My Ford navigation shows buildings in 3D	Ford
worldnews	MAS*H star William Christopher dies - BBC News	BBC
gaming	Buying a Xbox One and would like game suggestions	Xbox
funny	Turnt On New Years Eve - A Southern Tale From Facebook 2016	Facebook
personalfinance	Those of you who use Quicken, Microsoft Money, etc Do you "close the book" at the end of the year?	Microsoft
worldnews	MAS*H star William Christopher dies - BBC News	BBC
videos	Honest Ads- Red Bull will give you something, but it's not wings	Red Bull
worldnews	Germany Considers Fining Facebook $522,000 Per Fake News Item	Facebook
AskReddit	Back in the 80's, what was the most bizarre or random music video that MTV ever played?	MTV
AskReddit	What are some similar Facebook groups to Post Aesthetics?	Facebook
funny	Purchase the new 'iLife' at your local Apple store, today!	Apple
Showerthoughts	There's something really satisfying about being the first person of 2017 to walk into a Taco Bell and blow up the bathroom with liquor shits.	Bell
personalfinance	Is my Chase Mortgage Broker Lying?	Chase
mildlyinteresting	My Target sells cheaper bananas.	Target
videos	How to spot Genuine or Fake Prada Sunglasses	Prada
mildlyinteresting	My Target has cheaper bananas.	Target
funny	Found this on the Facebook Marketplace.	Facebook
videos	Purchase the new iLife at your local Apple Store, today!	Apple
worldnews	Nightclub attack: Manhunt after dozens killed in Istanbul - BBC News	BBC
funny	A rather dark Google translation error.	Google
videos	New Youtube Vlogger lands drone in the most intense and hilarious way	Youtube
gaming	█▬█ █ ▀█▀ Lego Super Mario Run - Lego Mario Funny Parody █▬█ █ ▀█▀	Lego
gaming	Looking for Hoyle Casino style slots game for Android Tablet.	Casino
gifs	I see your "RC penguin" and I raise you the "Rc Airbus A310"!	Airbus
AskReddit	Serious Why are interracial couples involving physically attractive white women with men from India nonexistent in the United States?	United
gaming	Can I use a keyboard and mouse on Xbox one and if so, how do I do it?	Xbox
news	'Terrorists' freed in Bahrain prison raid - BBC News	BBC
funny	I always hate it when Walmart employees leave entire shelves unstocked...	Walmart
mildlyinteresting	My local Target describes these skates' color as "gender neutral"	Target
videos	Lego Super Mario Run - Lego Mario Funny Parody	Lego
mildlyinteresting	My friends knee looks like Kuato from Total Recall after a skiing accident.	Total
pics	Dakota Access pipeline protest at U.S. Bank Stadium	U.S. Bank
sports	Tony Romo throws TD pass on first drive in over a year!	TD
videos	Great Nike Commercial.	Nike
worldnews	Bambi artist Tyrus Wong dies aged 106 - BBC News	BBC
IAmA	I used to work in an Apple Store AMA	Apple
sports	Tony Romo Throws TD Pass On First Drive In Over A Year	TD
AskReddit	Who Is The 45th President Of The United States?	United
AskReddit	What is your next go-to search engine if Google were to shut down forever?	Google
listentothis	Bleach -- Vanilla Sky Electro Rock 2017	Sky
gaming	What is the best guitar game for Xbox One?	Xbox
OldSchoolCool	My dad and his friends sitting in the back of one of their old Honda TN7s when they were attending medical school in Pakistan during the 1980's	Honda
todayilearned	TIL that at the close of WW II, United States Army Air Forces wanted to use its nuclear bombs on previously undamaged cities in order to have accurate data on nuclear-caused damage.	United
videos	Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens United States Championship Match Raw	United
gaming	Playstation Gold Headset use with Xbox One	Xbox
news	Seattle's landmark Uber union law set to go into effect as city releases final rules	Uber
Jokes	IamA former Subway sandwich artist who is being sued for giving a customer the wrong sandwich, AMA!	Subway
Music	Baby Lexus - BABY GIRL ft. Lord $eez Official Music Video	Lexus
gaming	Can I place my Xbox One S vertically without the stand?	Xbox
personalfinance	2016 Expense Overview: A Google sheet for Mint users.	Google
Music	Skip James - Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues Mississippi Delta Blues	Delta
IAmA	I used to work in an Apple Store AMA	Apple
personalfinance	Question about online Chase authentication	Chase
nottheonion	Protests as McDonald's opens in Vatican	McDonald's
gaming	Lego Super Mario Run - Lego Mario Funny Parody	Lego
IAmA	I used to work for an Apple Premium Reseller AMA	Apple
videos	The actual cost of McDonald's food	McDonald's
funny	Didn't make it to your Uber I see	Uber
funny	My drunk directions were apparently not very clear to my Uber driver. Happy New Year.	Uber
todayilearned	TIL: Alabama football coach is the highest paid public employee in the United States.	United
AskReddit	How were they able to use the BP and Transocean logos in the Deepwater Horizon film without being sued by either company?	BP
funny	Remember using Yahoo Answers?	Yahoo
mildlyinteresting	The shadow cast by my bathroom window looks like the Microsoft Windows logo.	Microsoft
Jokes	The House With The Fluorescent Orange Door	Orange
Futurology	Algorithms: AI’s creepy control must be open to inspection - The accountability of artificial intelligence systems, from Facebook to healthcare, is shaping up to be a hot topic in 2017	Facebook
Showerthoughts	Why does the sprint guy that use to work for Verizon saying" can you hear me now " , think I give a fuck about his opinion? He be be like " I use to be with Verizon..." I don't give a fuck about your opinion bitch . Stfu	Verizon
funny	Where Mike Tyson does all of his used clothes shopping	Tyson
aww	Taco Bell dog 2.0	Bell
AskReddit	Which Youtube Video was your Favourite ?	Youtube
pics	Brad Pitt - University of Missouri - Kappa Delta - 1984	Delta
gaming	How to play Battlefield 1 on Google Pixel!	Google
todayilearned	TIL Albert Kohte, The original caretaker of the Hollywood sign, destroyed the "H" in the early 1940's by losing control of his Ford Model A on top of Mt Lee and driving it off of a cliff into the "H". He was intoxicated.	Ford
AskReddit	Why is the Youtube Comment Section such a Toxic Place?	Youtube
funny	An edgy 7-Eleven knock-off.	7-Eleven
funny	Belfast chip shop goes viral after delivery order for cold and flu tablets - BBC News	BBC
funny	Anyone else triggered by this Walmart Nirvana shirt?	Walmart
Music	Baby Lexus - BABY GIRL ft. Lord $eez Official Music Video	Lexus
videos	Adding a Google Calendar to a Google Site New Videos 2016 No2	Google
todayilearned	TIL That Walmart Has a Higher Search Rank Than a Venus Flytrap	Walmart
worldnews	Drunk pilot arrested in Canadian cockpit before take-off - BBC News	BBC
gaming	Trying to pick a good co-op game for PS4 or Xbox one	Xbox
videos	Drake Bell - #whereswalter HELP!	Bell
mildlyinteresting	My Nike Hoodie with a paint splat design has a splat of paint that looks like the Nike logo	Nike
AskReddit	Cameramen of MTV True Life and the likes, what are some crazy stories?	MTV
explainlikeimfive	ELI5: How does Google search the internet faster than Windows searches my hard drives?	Google
todayilearned	TIL There was a Species of Parakeet Native to the United States	United

By, Hunter DuBois aka Packers

Chargers (5-0) - The chargers dreams of being repeat super bowl champions got off too a bad start when Super Bowl MVP Johnny Manziel crashed the team bus in the championship parade and received a DUI. Thankfully for bolts fans, the team hasn't lost a step on the field, earning a 5-0 record with the #1 offense and #2 defense in the league. Manziel addressed the press for the first time this season and gave an eye grabbing quote, "At this point, our only goal is history."
Saints (5-0) - The saints were the team that every casino owner hated after the divisional round of last years playoffs. Coming in as one of the top teams in the league they were bounced after one game. The team has responded with vengeance this season as newly acquired franchise QB Paxton Lynch has thrown a insane 15 TDs threw 5 games and has the saints out to a undefeated start.
Eagles (4-1) - The "rookie renaissance" has given this team new life. After a midseason collapse in 2016, new faces and star rookies Shakim Ivy and Tevin Briscoe, leaders of the offense and defense respectively, have flown the eagles to new heights in 2017. They've dominated opponents this season and have everybody wondering if the week 2 loss to the broncos was a fluke or signs of another collapse to come.
Buccaneers (4-0) - After a offseason of major roster turnover, this team came into 2017 with a ton of hype and so far has delivered on it. Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers is off too a MVP caliber season leading the buccaneers to an undefeated start behind his 7 TDs passes. The one knock the critics have on the Bucs is that they lack a marquee victory this season, but they have an opportunity to change all that when they take on the Bears in solder field this week.
Jaguars (4-1) - The biggest surprise of the 2016 season was the jaguars elevating themselves from being a perennial bottom-feeder to a championship caliber team. Possibly the team with the most young talent in the NFL, Vegas gave them the second best odds to win the title this season and they have kept pace nicely. With four solid victories, including one in Seattle, and a very close loss to the super bowl champions, this team looks to contend again this year.
Bears (3-1) - The Bears were one of the most dominant teams in the NFL last year so it came a surprise to most when the team experienced so much roster turnover in the offseason. While Matt Jones has remained the leader of the team, it's been the "Alcatraz" defense that has been its backbone. After a heartbreaking loss to the packers in week 4, the bears will have an opportunity for retribution in their upcoming matchup with the undefeated buccaneers.
Seahawks (4-1) - Last years defensive juggernauts have become a liability on that end in recent weeks, giving up 30+ points in three straight weeks. Thankfully QB Russell Wilson has elevated his game to an elite level, throwing 7 TDs and just 2 interceptions over that span. With a tough test coming next week against the Saints, this defense will get a chance to prove if it is championship caliber.
Steelers (4-1) - After a shocking loss to the Browns week 1 that killed people's survivor pool hopes everywhere, the Black and Gold bandits have rebounded nicely. With solid divisional victories over playoff hopefuls such as the ravens and the bengals, this team looks on the right track to the playoffs again. Steelers fans everywhere are hoping that Big Ben can come back to playing at an elite level in the coming weeks as rumors of him retiring following the season have been circulating the airwaves.
Packers (3-1) - Following a 8-8 season, Cheeseheads everywhere we're calling for major change in the team makeup. Management obliged, among many moves they shipped QB Aaron Rodgers out of town and brought in former Heisman trophy winner Jameis Winston to be the signal caller. After a disappointing season opening loss to the bengals, the pack have rebounded well with three victories including a marquee triumph in solder field over their bitter rival the Bears.
Raiders (4-1) - Most sports writers penciled in the raiders as one of the most mediocre teams in the league coming into the season, making this years fast start that much sweeter in Oakland. The thing that has given this team life is there heart, as they have scraped and clawed for every single yard in there four victories. With three tough test coming after there week 6 bye, the raiders will have chances in San Diego, Philadelphia, and Dallas to carve out an identity for their team and prove there a legitimate contender.
Cowboys (3-2) - America's team opened the season with one of the toughest schedules in the league but it hasn't broken them. After getting slaughtered by the Chargers and losing a heartbreaking game to the Bears, the boys have won two strait to give them momentum coming into their week 6 bye. With a game against the high flying eagles on the horizon, the Boys have a chance to claw their way back on top of the NFC east.
Titans (3-2) - This team has picked up were it left off last year. Right on the bubble of good and great. With one of top developing rosters in the league the Titans have took care of the games they should win but have struggled to capitalize and earn a marque victory. The last two weeks they have faced two of the top teams in the league and both games were in there grasp till the end. The reason they lost? Turnovers. Specifically 2 ints in the Seattle game and 4 vs the Steelers. If this team wants to take the next step, they must protect the ball.
Broncos (3-2) - When a team brings in a lot of new faces, you really never know what to expect. The broncos have shown glimpses of greatness this season. With a victory over the angels and two close games against the raiders and cowboys, mile high is on the bubble of becoming a title contender again, unfortunately QB Andrew luck will be out for a few weeks with a foot fracture. If the broncos can stay afloat while luck is recovering, this team could be everyone's favorite dark horse in the playoffs.
Dolphins (3-2) - Football in south beach has been a laughingstock for over a decade now, and last season didn't do anything to change that perception. Coming into this season everyone had written the fins off and this was considered a lame duck year for coach Marshall Atkins. After starting the season 1-2 everything seemed normal, but now in week 5 the fins appear to be the clear front runner in the AFC east. The Dolphins defense has been absolutely dominant the last two weeks only letting up six points, we will see if they keep momentum vs the Texans this week.
Bengals (3-2) - Football is a sport where inconsistency can kill you. The bengals have been an epitome of this principle, after opening the season with two decisive victories over the packers and lions they have lost two divisional games and are searching for answers. After shipping QB Andy dalton to the quarterback graveyard that is Cleveland, they have struggled to find a replacement, as rookie QB Jawan Ricard has hit a wall. The bengals have been shipping out their players left and right and the coming weeks will us whether we should be saying #WhoDat or #TrustTheProcess
Ravens (3-2) - Nothing puts more fire under a coaches seat than cutting a former super bowl champion QB. When Coach Kinchen moved on from Joe Flacco and brought Matt Ryan to Baltimore he knew he was going out on a limb. After the first two weeks of the season, fans were furious and calling for a termination of Coach Kinchen's contract immediately. Despite all this pressure the ravens have rebounded nicely, rattling off three straight victories including a nice road win against the divisional opponent Cincinnati. Despite these victories, an area of concern for this team is the defense and they have given up 3+ TDs in three straight games. If the ravens correct the use mistakes they could be looking at a playoff berth.
Colts (2-2) - Coming into this season, the fans that fill Lucas Oils stadium were anticipating a full rebuilding year because of the departure of veteran players such as Andrew Luck and T.Y. Hilton. In a weird way, this year has been unfortunate cuz the team is stuck in that dreaded middle ground. There not bad enough to get a top pick yet there nowhere near good enough to secure a playoff spot. With three picks in the first two rounds, the calls for the team to start playing more young players will begin to get louder.
Panthers (2-3) - "Clusterf*** - A disastrously mishandled situation or undertaking" Carolina has been in clusterf*** mode since the end of the 2016 season. After a spectacular 2016 season, Coach Antwan left Carolina for NE amid rumors of a toxic front office culture. 4 weeks into the season first year head Coach Bondor resigned amid more reports of about the front office and now the reigns of the franchise rest in the hands of Coach Go Cowboys (wtf?) who started things off with a victory over the Vikings. Despite the chaos of the franchise, Carolina has a very talented team on both sides of the ball.
Jets (2-3) - Entering the season In the rebuilding process is always a hard thing as a coach. You have to keep the players motivated, keep the fan base spending money, all while making sure you lose enough games to get a good draft slot and keep your GM happy. Coach Todd Bowles has done a marvelous job and 1st round pick and hopeful franchise QB Hayden Skelton has been getting better every week. In a down year for the AFC east, the jets are somewhat poised to make a run, but the smart bet for the franchise would be to continue to develop the young players and stockpile talent.
Rams (2-3) - Having a good young developing franchise QB is always something to look forward to as a NFL fan. Thankfully for Ram nation, former No 1 overall pick Jared Goff looks like the real deal. Unfortunately for the Rams, being stuck in a division with a powerhouse like the saints means a wildcard berth is the best case scenario, but because of the competitiveness of the NFC this year looks like a rebuilding year for LA. While most teams in their position would start full on tanking, it may be a good idea for the Rams to win as many games as possible so they can keep a competitive culture alive for there young players to develop in.
Chiefs (2-3) - Kansas City entered the year with a energized fanbase due to the acquisition of QB Brett Hundley from Green Bay. This year was thought to be the year we're arrowhead could possibly be the host of a playoff game. Sadly, things haven't went that way. While they have secured two decisive victories over the Redskins and Giants, they have been absolutely demolished by any teams with relevancy losing to the Dolphins and Eagles by a combined score of 69(lol)-6. If things don't turn around in KC, there front office could be looking at a major shakeup.
Texans (2-3) - Starting the season out is always a good thing. After two nail biting victories, the Texans were looking down on their division with pity, almost certain to claim a playoff berth... but things have went south quick. Following three straight losses, calls for Coach Zucchini to be fired have been heard all over the stadium. QB jay cutler, the biggest offseason acquisition, threw 8 picks in the Texans last game, setting an NFL record. Things are looking grim in Houston and change appears to be on the horizon.
Lions (2-3) - Most teams in this section of the power rankings are laughing-stocks and disappointments, but for the lions this rings hollow. Viewed by many as one of the best young teams in the NFL due to their stockpile of talent acquired in the 2016 NFL Draft, the lions are building. While they sit 1-3 coming out of there week 5 bye week, things are looking bright for the franchise. Two of the teams losses this seals have been by less than a score to good teams in the bengals and Bucs, and the lions took care of business with the falcons. While some fans are disappointed, most people understand the lions positions and are hopeful for the future.
Bills (2-3) - The team from upper New York has been nothing short of a disappointment this season. Coming off a great year where they won the AFC east in what felt like a century, the Buffalo bills have hit a wall. And when I say hit a wall I mean it's bad, their three losses this season have been by a combined score of 3-71. While most analyst believe that Coach Cory should keep his job, if he refuses to fire his Offensive Coordinator he could facing the axe himself. Because of the mediocre state of the AFC east, the bills have a shot at making a run but the pulse of this team is barely beating right now and could use a jumpstart.
Browns (1-3) - between the Indians and the Cavaliers, Cleveland had a hell of a year last year. People thought that maybe the magic was back, maybe the browns are back? After a week 1 victory over the Steelers, one of the biggest regular season upsets in recent memory, fans were believing in the browns again, fans were crying coming out of the stadium and hope was in the air. Since then...... they've been the browns. Three straight losses going into the bye week has Cleveland fans on the brink.
Patriots (1-4) - When Billy B and Tom Brady retired following last seasons disappointment, fans were dismayed but regained hope when Coach Antwan left Carolina for New England. Sadly, the team has came up short quite a bit this season. After suffering three losses this season by less than one score, fans are left feeling like there is something there with this team but it needs more talent. The smart move for the pats would be to trust in Coach Antwan to develop the young players on this team and start to rebuild the franchise going into the offseason.
Redskins (0-4) - The RedDawgs of 2017 look a lot like the RedDawgs of 2016. A lot of close losses have demoralized the team. The talent is there, the Heart is there, but the team continues to come up short with all of there losses this season coming by less than two scores. The Redskins have been stockpiling draft picks and auctioning off veteran players left and right. Washington is looking at a rebuilding project this year and it's up in the air if Coach Woat's contract will be renewed next season.
Giants(1-4) - The Giants had quite a turbulent offseason after last years playoff berth, swapping out future HOF QBs by cutting Eli manning and signing drew Brees. Three weeks into the season Coach Ben Mccadoo resigned citing personal reason. The team has gone off the Rails and Coach SG has quite a rebuilding project on his hands. The best bet for the Giants would be to cut there losses on some of there aging veteran players and build around the young core of the team.
Cardinals (0-5) - Arizona is one of the Hottest states in the USA and Coach Jones feels it every time he sits down. The Cardinals went from mediocre last year to pitiful this year. The team doesn't have a victory on the season after Coach Jones took the first 5 weeks off to go get married, a unique situation in the NFL. The cardinals have one of the oldest teams in the NFL, and if this continues Coach Jones will almost certainly looking for new work.
Falcons (0-4) - The offseason for Atlanta was a clean sweep, with most of the longtime veteran players being moved. Coming into this season the Falcons were expected to be bad but are actually somewhat better than expected. They've been blown out by the lions and panthers but have had two close games with NFC powerhouse New Orleans. Despite their lackluster record, Atlanta looks like a team on the rise and could piece together some victories following the acquisition of QB Ryan Tannehill.
Vikings (0-5) - Minnesota was the Laughingstock of the league last year, and most people were surprised that Coach Satan kept his job. Coach Satan guaranteed a victory in the Vikings game against the packers after starting the season 0-1. Packers Coach Biggie Smalls responded by saying "Bow down and kiss the ring b****." After the loss Vikings fans showed up to the next game wearing ring-pops in protest of their head coach. It's safe to say Coach Satan's job is in trouble.
49ers (0-5) - Unlike the bengals, we actually know the the 9ers are in #TrustTheProcess mode. After selecting once in a generation QB prospect Adam West with the #1 pick, the future looked bright. Unfortunately after throwing 20 INTs through 5 games, West is already drawing Ryan Leaf comparisons. This is a building team, everyone knows it, but if they don't start protecting the ball this franchise could face another year of full on rebuilding.

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